LIMBO

[BenX360]

I can find a LIMBO thread around here, so here's my tuppence:

It wins full marks for style, that subtle and disturbing melancholic tone is original and the gameplay reminds me of classic 8-bit adventures. Like a dark, linear Dizzy game, I suppose. Only one real problem I have with it so far (I haven't finished it yet): because it is linear, if you get stumped by a puzzle you can't turn around and move down a different path to try another angle, then come back to the original puzzle with a fresh perspective. Playdead has effectively doged this by creating as imaginitive and inspiring a series of problems as possible, rather than focusing on increasingly devious invention. But the one time I did get stuck, it was really frustrating.

Anyway, well worth the 1200 points.

[SpazmoPudding]

What is the story in it?

[Moozo]

What's the length like? I've been hearing it's considerably shorter than other games you could buy for the price.

[ultimate360]

Is it out yet?

[Hazy]

I've heard about 3-4 hours. However, based on the trial, it would seem like an unforgettable 3-4 hours.

Imma pick it up soon.

The story seems to be about some sort of near-death/post-death experience. Clues in the name.
Check out the flash game 'Coma' on Newgrounds for a similar sort of experience.

[ultimate360]

I've played the Demo and got really addicted, the atmosphere, ambient sounds, graphic style and neat platforming come together well.

I'm buying this!

[FireHotStickies]

Sounds good and has gotten lots of praise. Don't think I can download the demo with my Silver Live account though

[BenX360]

What is the story in it?

I suppose that's open to interpretation - at least according to the same people who surmised that Braid was about the creation of the atomic bomb. I'm near the end and I still think it's about a kid who's trying to rescue his sister from limbo.

[da bomb drop]

iv never seen an arcade game worth 1200 points, im saving my money for sonic 4, this is just too expensive.

[BenX360]

Just as long as you don't spend it on Blacklight... I'd cry if I'd paid for that gubbins.